Luton’s quest for the Premier League was ended with a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town in their play-off semi-final second leg clash last night.
The visitors dominated for long periods during the tie, but just couldn't get the goal they deserved, with Jordan Rhodes netting in the final 10 minutes to send the Terriers to Wembley.
To find out how the Hatters rated on the night, see below.
9. Jake Richards: 5.5
Back in the starting line-up for the first time in the league since scoring against Huddersfield just over two months ago. Out on the right flank, he made one excellent run early on, showing great strength and skill to beat two Terriers opponents and win his side a corner. Neat and tidy on the ball. he didn't waste the limited amount of possession he had as Luton struggled to get the ball out wide to him in the first period. With the Hatters needing some extra pace after the break and the youngster only recently back from injury, it was unsurprising that he made way on the hour mark. Photo: David Horn
10. Gideon Kodua: 5.5
When the teamsheet dropped, it was hoped he would be playing through the middle to give him every chance of adding to his 10 goals for the campaign, but it quickly became apparent that wasn't the case as he moved out to the left flank for the second game in succession. Once again it limited his impact on proceedings as he found it hard to fully get involved in the contest, the ball spending too long in Luton's back-line and then around the penalty area, as Town lacked the penetration required to break down their hosts. In the area when Morris's cross flashed across goal as he couldn't quite react in time to turn it in. Photo: David Horn
11. Jordan Clark: 6.5
Started upfront in the first half as he was asked to be a makeshift number nine by Wilshere, which when Town went long was pretty pointless as he was never beating his imposing markers in the air. Was able to receive possession when the Hatters kept it on the floor, as he tried to bring others into the game, having a few cracks himself that were blocked away. Continued to look Luton's most likely source of an equaliser after the break, firing into the side-netting on one forward forward, while he also had Town's only shot on target which was parried away by Nicholls. Hooked another narrowly wide as he did all he could to try and prevent yet another away defeat. Photo: David Horn
12. Shayden Morris (SUB): 7
His introduction on the hour mark immediately breathed new life into the Hatters as an attacking force as finally Luton had someone who was eager to take a man on and try to pull the home defence out of position to give them a chance of drawing level. Kept his feet admirably as the Terriers tried to stop him by whatever means necessary, when he could have gone down to win a free kick instead. Sent in one brilliant cross that flew into the six yard box but somehow couldn't be converted by either Wells, Kodua or Palmer who was following up as well, as you only wish he was brought on sooner. Photo: David Horn